Poco M7 Pro 5G Review: A Near Miss

Alright, buckle up, fellow deal hunters and screen droolers. The Poco M7 Pro 5G just strutted onto the budget smartphone catwalk, promising a snazzy AMOLED glow and a beefier brain under the hood, but does it really have what it takes to dethrone its rivals or is it just another pretty face with questionable stamina? Let’s dig in like the mall mole I am, sniffing out every shiny detail and shady corner.

First off, let’s talk screen sparkle. The Poco M7 Pro 5G flaunts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display running at a smooth 120Hz. That’s right — not your grandma’s LCD from the bargain bin. This vibrant, bright screen is the kind of upgrade that even has my thrift-store-hardened eyeballs looking jealous. For under £200 (about Rs. 20,000), getting AMOLED goodness with PWM dimming is a juicy deal, especially when the M6 Pro was stuck chasing LCD shadows. Watching videos or scrolling through social feeds? The display here dances with more color and depth than you’d expect at this price point. A vital clue that Poco’s trying hard to stand out in a crowded scene.

Now, under the hood, the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset pumps life into this device, flexing with up to 12GB of RAM. Benchmark brains like AnTuTu peg it at around 465,000 points — putting it shoulder-to-shoulder with competitors like Redmi Note 14 5G and Motorola Moto G84. Translation: it’s smooth for daily grind apps and casual gaming, but don’t expect it to crush your rivals into dust. More like a steady jog than an all-out sprint. Some reviews call the 3DMark Sling Shot score “rather weak,” especially on graphics-heavy tasks. So if gaming is your shrine, maybe glance sideways at other offerings.

Snapping pics? Poco upgraded the camera to a 50MP Sony LYT 600 main shooter with optical image stabilization (OIS). That means less shaky hands turning your photos into disaster portraits. Especially in low-light conditions, this is a win. But here’s the rub: camera enthusiasts and tech scribes alike note it’s “adequate” — not stellar. When pitted against the Samsung Galaxy A25’s ultra-wide and crisper shots, the Poco’s camera feels like it’s bringing a butter knife to a chef’s knife duel. It’s improved but doesn’t command the throne.

Now, let’s get to what really trips up the Poco M7 Pro 5G – its software persona. Shipping with Android 14 wrapped in Xiaomi’s HyperOS skin, it offers customization candy like your choice between drawer or no drawer, themes, and icon tweaks. Awesome, right? But don’t let that sweet wrapper fool you. It also packs pre-installed bloatware. Yes, you can uninstall most, but why invite clutter to your digital closet in the first place? More sour news comes from murmurs in the Xiaomi community about iffy software update longevity. There’s chatter about premature support termination, leaving your shiny new gadget high and dry after a short life of OTA (over-the-air) updates. If you’re the “update until I drop” type, that’s an unsettling whisper in the back of your tech-loving mind.

And here’s where the plot thickens: the competition. On one side, Poco flaunts its bright display and decent specs for a bargain badge. On the other, Samsung’s Galaxy A25 flexes with a similarly nice AMOLED screen, a wider camera angle that actually captures more, and a promise of longer software love. Samsung swings for a more polished user experience and a commitment that your phone won’t be abandoned in its prime — no ghosting here. So, if you’re torn between the two, consider if you value immediate dazzle or long-term companionship.

To wrap up this mall mole’s mystery, the Poco M7 Pro 5G is a classic case of “almost there.” It’s got the flashy screen and enough muscle to hold its own in everyday battles but stumbles on software reliability and camera prowess against savvy rivals. Sure, it might grab your attention at first sight and wallet-friendly price, but if you want a phone that sticks around for the long haul with fewer quirks, the competition’s knocking. So, before you swipe your card, ask yourself: are you chasing the thrill of the now or the steady hum of tomorrow’s updates? The Poco’s story isn’t over, but right now, it’s definitely falling at the finish line. Stay sharp, budget warriors.

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